Degenerative Diseases of the Brain

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to:

1. Differentiate the Clinical and Pathological Features of Major Neurodegenerative Diseases
   Learners will be able to compare and contrast Alzheimer’s disease, Frontotemporal dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and Lewy body dementia in terms of symptomatology, affected brain regions, and hallmark pathological findings.
2. Evaluate Risk Factors and Mechanisms Contributing to Neurodegeneration
   Learners will understand genetic, environmental, and infectious risk factors—including the role of pathogens like Chlamydia pneumoniae—in the development and progression of neurodegenerative diseases.
3. Analyze the Role of Infection in Neurodegenerative Disease Pathogenesis and Diagnostic Strategies
   Learners will explore the infection hypothesis of Alzheimer’s disease, assess evidence for microbial involvement in brain pathology, and consider how diagnostic workups might incorporate infectious disease screening to inform treatment and prevention.

ACCREDITATION

The Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. POMA designates this activity for a maximum of 1 Category 1-A AOA CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits to the AOA commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

GRIEVANCE POLICY STATEMENT

It is the policy of the POMA that any physician dissatisfied with the CME program will be issued a refund upon request, and no CME credits will be reported to the AOA.  Complaints on Evaluation Forms are also taken into consideration when planning future CME programs and may lead to changes in the format or content."  If you have any questions or concerns about this educational experience, you may call the POMA office at (717) 939-9318 or send an email message to cme@poma.org.  All questions or concerns will be addressed promptly.